Restaurant Week, home repairs and policing: What to know about Burlington County this week
MOUNT HOLLY − Summer restaurant week in Burlington County begins Sunday with dinner and price specials, county officials announced this week.
The county government also has other programs it wants to bring to the public's attention, including an expanded program that will let more low-income homeowners apply for home repairs and a new county initiative to patrol one of its 40 municipalities
When is Burlington County Restaurant Week?
The weeklong celebration of Burlington County restaurants, taverns, food trucks and craft beverage businesses kicks off Sunday with more than 100 participating restaurants, including at least one from all 40 of Burlington County’s municipalities. It runs through Aug. 26.
“From Bass River to Bordentown and everywhere in between, Burlington County’s Summer Restaurant Week features more restaurants and delicious specials than ever before,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson.
A list of all 116 participating restaurants and offers is available online at the Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week page at www.co.burlington.nj.us/1844/Summer-Restaurant-Week-2023.
"No matter your tastes, Restaurant Week is a great way to support local restaurants and their employees,” added Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kristi Howell.
Is there help for homeowners in Burlington County?
Burlington County will use federal money to expand two program, emergency home repair and heater or air-conditioning replacement, so more low-income homeowners become eligible for assistance.
The Burlington County Commission recently voted to authorize the expansions with $250,000 received through the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
The county’s emergency home repair provides grants to income-eligible homeowners for repairs to damages or conditions that may pose an immediate threat to the residents’ health, safety and welfare. These include defective roofs.
Separately, the heater and air conditioner program provides grants to qualified low-income homeowners to replace heating or cooling systems older than 25 years and those determined to be beyond repair.
Residents seeking more information about these programs or to apply can visit https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/257/Community-Development-Housing or call the county Division of Community Development and Housing at 609-265-5072.
Who patrols Washington Township?
The Burlington County Sheriff's Office will begin traffic enforcement in Washington Township, one of the county's heart-of-the-Pinelands communities.
The township governing body sought help to improve safety on its rural roads and is funding the effort with grant money it has received to further promote public safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Because the township has no local police department, it is patrolled by New Jersey State Police.
“Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility and our officers work with local municipalities and police departments to assist with enforcement and education,” said Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis. “We have officers available and trained to do this important work, and we’re proud to be out there performing these services to improve the safety on our roads for everyone.”
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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: What's happening in Burlington County
